Mp_cn206 July 25, 2025 Weekly Cotton Market Review Spot quotations averaged 6 points slightly higher than the previous week, according to the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cotton and Tobacco Program. Quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34, mike 35-36 and 43-49, strength 27.0 - 28.9, and uniformity 81.0 - 81.9) in the seven designated markets averaged 64.11 cents per pound for the week ending Thursday, July 24, 2025. The weekly average was up from 64.05 cents last week and from 60.79 cents reported the corresponding period a year ago. Daily average quotations ranged from a low of 63.79 cents on Monday, July 21 to a high of 64.63 cents on Thursday, July 24. Spot transactions reported in the Daily Spot Cotton Quotations for the week ended July 24 totaled 4,431 bales. This compares to 3,582 reported last week and 65 bales reported the corresponding week a year ago. Total spot transactions for the season were 991,996 bales compared to 835,648 bales the corresponding week a year ago. The ICE Oct settlement price ended the week at 67.34 cents, compared to 67.21 cents last week. Exciting customizable enhancements and new features to the Cotton Price Report series will launch August 1, 2025. Contact your local Market Reporter for more information. Southeastern Markets Regional Summary Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies and offerings were light. Demand was moderate. Average local spot prices were steady. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. No interest in forward contracting was reported. Partly to mostly cloudy conditions prevailed across the lower Southeast during the period. Daytime high temperatures were mostly in the 90s with nighttime lows in the mid-70s. Widespread rainfall was received throughout region. The heaviest accumulations were recorded in south Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and coastal Georgia. Precipitation totals measured one-half of an inch to two inches of moisture, with heavier downpours observed in localized areas. In fields where soils were firm enough to support equipment, producers applied fertilizers and herbicides ahead of thunderstorms developing along Gulf coastal areas. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) crop progress report released July 21, cotton squaring advanced to 87 percent completed in Georgia and 84 percent completed in Alabama. Boll-setting advanced to 48 percent completed in Alabama and 44 percent completed in Georgia. A mix of sun and clouds was observed across the upper Southeast during the period. Seasonably hot daytime temperatures were in the upper 90s to low 100s. Nighttime lows were in the 70s. Scattered thunderstorms brought moisture to cotton growing areas of the eastern Carolinas and Virginia. Weekly accumulated precipitation totals measured around one to four inches, with eastern South Carolina receiving the heaviest precipitation. Fieldwork advanced as dry conditions allowed. According to NASS, cotton squaring advanced to 89 percent completed in North Carolina, 79 in Virginia, and 78 percent completed in South Carolina. Boll-setting advanced to 49 percent completed in North Carolina, 31 in South Carolina, and 30 percent completed in Virginia. Textile Mill Domestic mill buyers inquired for a moderate volume of color 41-51, leaf 4, and staple 35 and longer for first quarter through fourth quarter 2026 delivery. No sales were reported. No additional inquiries were reported. Mill buyers maintained a cautious undertone as they balanced raw cotton purchases with yarn orders. Demand through export channels was moderate. Agents for mills throughout the Far East inquired for any discounted styles of cotton. No sales were reported. Trading No trading activity was reported. South Central Markets Regional Summary North Delta Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies of available cotton were light. Demand was very light. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. Average local spot prices were steady. No forward contracting was reported. Business remained slow. Generally, sunny skies prevailed most of the reporting period. Daytime highs were in the 90s. The National Weather Service issued extreme heat warnings, which fluctuated daytime temperatures into the 100s with heat indexes ranging from 105 to 111 degrees. Nighttime lows were in the 70s. Thunderstorms brought favorable afternoon showers to the territory measuring from trace amounts to one inch of rain throughout the week. More rain was needed to restore adequate moisture to the topsoil. Field activities consisted of spraying the crop with growth regulators, applying herbicide to alleviate weed development, and distributing pesticide for heavy plant bugs observed. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Crop Progress report released on July 21, cotton squaring improved at 86 percent in Arkansas, 80 in Missouri, and 69 percent in Tennessee. NASS reported setting bolls at 50 percent in Arkansas, 12 in Missouri, and 32 percent in Tennessee. All areas were near the five-year average. Virtual and in person industry meetings were planned and attended at state and national levels. South Delta Trading of spot cotton trading and CCC-loan equities was inactive. Supplies of available cotton were light. Demand was very light. Average local spot prices were steady. No forward contracting was reported. Business remained slow. Partly cloudy skies gave way to dominating sunny weather during the period. Severe heat warnings were issued by the National Weather Service with heat indexes ranging from 110-115 degrees. Daytime high temperatures were in the 90s to 100s. Nighttime lows were in the 70s. A few areas received from one-quarter to one inch of rain. More rain is needed in other locals to avoid drought. According to the National Drought Summary report released on July 22, an extreme heat wave has begun to lower reservoir levels between the range of the 1st through the 24th percentile range in Northern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. No fieldwork was reported. Irrigated cotton progressed well. Pest activity and weed control was closely monitored, while producers applied herbicide and pesticide to fields. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Crop Progress report released on July 21, cotton squaring slowly neared the five-year average at 86 percent in Louisiana. Cotton squaring improved by 62 percent in Mississippi. Boll-setting advanced by 30 percent in Louisiana and at 29 percent in Mississippi, compared to last week at 17 percent in Louisiana and 20 percent in Mississippi. Virtual and in person industry meetings were planned and attended at state and national levels. Trading North Delta No trading activity was reported. South Delta No trading activity was reported. Southwestern Markets Regional Summary East Texas-South Texas Spot cotton trading was slow. Supplies and producer offerings were light. Demand was very light. Average local spot prices were steady. Producer interest in forward contracting was light. Trading of CCC-loan equities was slow. Foreign mill inquiries were light. Interest was best from Pakistan and Vietnam. In East Texas, a mix of sun and clouds with dry weather conditions were observed throughout the region. Daytime high temperatures climbed into the mid-to-upper 90s, and overnight lows lingered in the 70s. No rainfall was reported during the period. Hot and dry weather provided optimal conditions for stands and bolls were maturing in the Brazos River Bottoms and areas of the Blackland Prairies. Plant growth regulators were applied. Aerial applications of pesticides were ongoing. In South Texas, clear skies and windy conditions persisted throughout the reporting period. Daytime high temperatures in the 90s warmed into the 100s, with nighttime low temperatures in the 70s. No rainfall was reported during the week, but chances for precipitation in the Coastal Bend are in the forecast for the weekend. Stands in the Upper Coast were finishing out well in the final stages of maturation. According to local sources, later planted cotton in the Coastal Bend is still two weeks from defoliation in some areas. Harvest activities in the lower Rio Grande Valley and parts of the Coastal Bend expanded under favorable weather conditions. Modules were transported to ginning locations, and modules began to accumulate on gin yards. West Texas-Kansas-Oklahoma Spot cotton trading was moderate. Supplies and producer offerings were light. Demand was very light. Average local spot prices were steady. Producer interest in forward contracting was light. Trading of CCC-loan equities was slow. Foreign mill inquiries were light. Interest was best from Pakistan and Vietnam. In Texas, a mix of sun and clouds prevailed with daytime high temperatures in the low 90s to low 100s, and overnight lows in the 60s and 70s. Some locations benefitted from pop-up storms that brought over one inch of accumulated precipitation at some locations. Earlier planted cotton had begun to bloom, but most stands were squaring. Weeds were the main issue and hoe crews worked to remove strays in addition to treatments that were applied. Some stands received fertilizer applications. Insect populations were mostly light, but scouting continued and some treatments were applied as needed. In Kansas, heat units increased with daytime high temperatures in the mid-90s to low 100s, and overnight lows in the 70s. Stands made good progress under abundant sunshine and fields began to firm after recent rain events, but more rainfall was in the nearby forecast. Most producers have not turned on irrigation wells and some locations were 30 days away from shutting down irrigation. Stands were about two weeks delayed, and some fields had not yet begun to bloom. Field activity increased as spray rigs were able to enter fields to apply herbicide, insecticide, and growth regulators. An influx of pigweed was reported and hoe crews removed weeds manually in addition to spraying. In Oklahoma, daytime temperatures were in the low 100s, and overnight lows were in the 70s. Stands advanced and irrigation was applied from Lake Altus and from wells. Rainfall would benefit the dryland fields. Stands were squaring. Scouting for insects continued but populations were light. A variety of meetings were held throughout the region. Trading East Texas/South Texas A moderate volume of CCC-loan equities traded for 2.00 to 3.00 cents per pound. West Texas, Kansas & Oklahoma In Texas, a light volume of color 21 and 31, leaf 3, staple 37, mike averaging 41.1, strength averaging 32.3, and uniformity averaging 80.6 sold for around 68.50 cents per pound, FOB car/truck (compression charges not paid). Lots of 2024-crop cotton containing a heavy volume of color 21-41, leaf 2-6, staple 34-37, mike 33-48, strength 27-33, and uniformity 77-82 sold for 60.50 to 62.75 cents, same terms as above. Mixed lots containing a light volume of 2023 and 2024-crop cotton color 42 and better, leaf 4 and better, staple 33 and 34, mike 39-48, strength 25-29, and uniformity 77-80 traded for 52.00 to 53.25 cents, same terms as above. In Kansas, a mixed lot containing a moderate volume of 2024-crop cotton color 42-54, leaf 3-6, staple 36 and 37, mike 34-40, strength 28-34, uniformity averaging 80.9, and 75 percent extraneous matter sold for around 55.50 cents, same terms as above. A light volume of CCC-loan equities traded for 0.04 to 5.75 cents. Western Markets Regional Summary Desert Southwest (DSW) Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies and producer offerings were light. Demand was light. Producer interest in forward contracting was light. Average local prices were steady. No Forward contracting or domestic mill activity was reported. Foreign mill inquiries were light. Mostly cloudy skies were the norm throughout Arizona. Daytime temperatures were in the 90s and 100s, with nightly lows in the 70s and 80s. In Safford, AZ, monsoon activity brought thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain showers measuring close to one-half of an inch in some areas. The crop made good progress. In Yuma, producers prepared equipment for harvest. The crop advanced as harvesting was on the horizon. In New Mexico and El Paso, TX, cloudy conditions were the norm. Monsoon activity cooled daily temperatures into the 80s. Nighttime lows were in the 60s and the 70s. Rain totals of up to over one and one-half inches were recorded. Fields were irrigated. No significant insect pressures were reported. San Joaquin Valley (SJV) Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies and demand were light. No forward contracting or domestic mill activity was reported. Average local prices were steady. Foreign mill inquiries were light. Daytime temperatures throughout the SJV cooled into the lower 90s. The cooler temperatures during the period helped heat stressed plants. Nighttime lows were in the 50s and 60s. No rain was reported during the period. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Crop Progress Report released on July 21, squaring and boll-setting were at 85 and 35 percent, respectively. Growers continue to monitor for pest and treatments were applied as necessary. American Pima (AP) Spot cotton trading was active. Supplies were moderate. Demand was light. No forward contracting or domestic mill activity was reported. Average local spot prices were higher. Foreign mill inquiries were light. In the San Joaquin Valley, daily temperatures cooled into the lower 90s, with nightly lows in the 50s and 60s. Stands were in full bloom. Irrigation water was applied. The crop is expected to produce very good yields this year. In the Desert Southwest, weather conditions were partly cloudy with daily temperatures in the 90s to 100s. Monsoon activity brought up to one-half inch of moisture to parts of east Arizona Fields continued to bloom in Central Arizona and the Safford Valley. In New Mexico, El Paso, TX, setting bolls advanced. Insect pressure was light, and treatments were applied as necessary. Trading Desert Southwest No trading activity was reported. San Joaquin Valley No trading activity was reported. American Pima A heavy volume of color 2, leaf 2, and staple 48 and longer was sold.